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Got an iCADE? Get some games! Since opening up the iCADE SDK, a large number of independent developers have announced support for games like No Gravity, Velocispider, and Plum Crazy. We're gathering up all the latest and greatest as they are released.iCADE games just released! - No Gravity and more

Are you bummed that you didn't get bonked on the head with space debris from the defunct UARS satellite? Us too. Here's a consolation prize that doesn't require re-entry: use code UARS and get free economy shipping on orders of t-shirts only, good through 11:59pm ET 9/30/11. Sorry, this offer does not include hoodies, jackets, interactive shirts, or satellites, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Free Shipping on T-Shirts - Click for Details

The wave of the present is standing while you work. This Adjustable Aluminum Laptop Desk will allow you to do just that. Each leg has 3 self-locking joints with degree markings so you can be exact in your angles and easily adjust to any desk. And then when your legs get tired, you can sit on a couch and adjust the desk to your new body shape. And then when your butt gets tired, you can lay down and adjust the desk to your supine form. Yup, with this adjustable desk, you'll never have to stop working ever. Now replace 'work' with 'game,' and never stop fragging!Adjustable Aluminum Laptop Desk - Sit, lay down, or stand!

If you've ever been to a cafe with free WiFi, you know how serious people are about outlets. It's a telecommuter eat telecommuter world, where the very life and death of your laptop depends on your ability to snipe a seat by an unoccupied outlet. Share-A-Watt is a travel sized power strip that protects your favorite electronics from power surges while also freeing up space for your fellow free WiFi moochers. Perfect for travelers and telecommuters alike, Share-A-Watt provides two grounded outlets, two USB ports, and built-in surge protection.Share-A-Watt - Sharing is caring, people!

We love K'NEX. There's nothing like sitting on the living room floor with a bunch of parts and building something super cool that will prevent you from vacuuming for the next three weeks. The K'NEX Mario Kart Wii series is an awesome way to unplug from your television and create the magic of Mario Kart in your living room. Every set can connect to every other set, so there's no limit to how long of a racetrack you can create.K'nex Mariokart Building Set - Build, race, smash!

We know you have lots of choices when selecting top quality equipment. That's why we're pleased to offer you the very latest in directed-energy mining tools: the Schofield 211-V Plasma Cutter. While this collector's replica of the Dead Space 2 Plasma Cutter won't slice up any Necromorphs, it will be an amazing piece for your collection. The unit comes in a heavy duty metal carrying case, and really lights up with three awesomely bright green lasers. It also comes with a small, mini-mag LED flashlight attachment so you can scare the crap out of your neighbors when you take out the trash. Dead Space 2 Plasma Cutter - From the good people at Schofield Tools

Some of our favorite childhood memories involved slush, slurpees, snow balls, and other such frozen treats. With the Slush Mug, you can say goodbye to the Kwik-E-Mart and hello to homemade slush in minutes, whenever you want it. Pull your Slush Mug's Glaciercore from its spot in the freezer and pop it into the Slush Mug. Then pour in your favorite beverage. It can be cola, juice, a smoothie, whatever you like. Then watch as the Slush Mug transforms it into slush. No ice, no blender. Just Slush Mug magic.Slush Mug - Who needs the Kwik-E-Mart?

The good Doctor likes all sorts of little gadgets and doo-dads. That's why he loves these cute little wind ups. And there are two kinds: the evil, plunger-armed Dalek and the valiant TARDIS... or be a good boy and/or girl and get both! Wind up the Dalek and it trundles on, head turning as it hunts for humans. Pull back the TARDIS and it zooms forward, spinning at the same time. The Doctor wants you to have these. We know; he told us so when he sees us for the first time yesterday!Doctor Who Wind-Ups - Bigger on the inside?

If we were to pick a droid, ANY droid from any universe to be our surgeon, we're pretty sure C3PO would be at the bottom of our list. (FWIW, we'd pick Data.) But there's R2 on the slab, needing some emergency surgery, and C3PO's got the scalpel so we're a little worried. After all, he's not exactly the most mentally stable or confident droids out there. But you can help! Use your tweezers to pull out lightsabers, Leia holograms, and tiny Darth Vader helmets. (How did those get in there!?)Operation R2D2 - Fix R2's mechanical maladies

Captain's Log, Stardate -311261.6. Starfleet recently approved these amazing iPhone 4 cases, so of course we got them for every member of the crew. At least, the ones with iPhones. We've even got them color-coded just in case someone's not in uniform. Command is yellow, Science is blue, and Engineering is red (which we try to recover when... well, you know). They are high-quality plastic with a little shine. Oh, and one time, there was this freak accident, and I discovered they have these same cases in a mirror universe--only theirs are silvery. I brought one of those back so I can check my hair on away team missions. Hey, a captain's gotta look his best, you know.Star Trek iPhone 4 Cases - Outfit your own away team

There are many things that need to be cut down to size, and one doesn't always have one's gas or battery-powered chainsaw to tear through the task. That's why this pocket chainsaw--a chainsaw-in-a-can--is so wonderful. Just wrap it around what needs to be cut, grasp the hooks or attach the included handles, and pull back and forth. 124 bi-directional teeth will chew into whatever you're trimming and eat it for breakfast. It'll cut a 3 inch diameter (tree) limb in 10 seconds. Dang.Pocket Chainsaw - Ready for cuttin'

Back in the day, when our "furniture" consisted of milk crates and salvaged wood, we could care less whether someone left a glass of ice water on what we called a coffee table. Coffee rings? No problem. But now we own real furniture--and know how much it costs! This set of coasters will not only protect your furniture from condensation disasters, but will also look spiffy while doing it. Show your love of portals, testing, companion cubes, turrets, and all things Aperture. The Portal Warning Sign Coaster set contains 8 unique coasters that you can use to warn house guests of their impending doom.Portal 2 Warning Sign Coasters - Condensation is dangerous!

We're still waiting for starships and replicators. Alas, this means we're stuck in Sector 001 with only the supplies of our kitchen and our culinary skills to survive. The good news is that technology is already helping out in the kitchen, but we want to be sure our Precious is protected while in this land of gooey egg yolks, greasy peanut oil, and powdery sugar. In comes FridgePad, ready to save the day! It's the best no-tools iPad mount on the market and holds your iPad or iPad2 to the fridge so tightly that you can slam the door without fear.FridgePad - Sleek, simple, tool-free iPad mount

It's a crazy world out there and sometimes we're not able to tuck our geeklings in every night. Record a very special lullaby soundtrack on the Cuddle Bear and your geekling will be able to snuggle up with a little bit of your love even when you're away. This soft and cuddly teddy bear has a music player with speakers built right in. All you need to do is log in to the Cuddletunes website and select the songs or stories you want to personalize. This is an awesome way for out-of-town relatives to keep in touch with geeklings since the bear's files can be updated via the internet from anywhere in the world.Cuddle Bear MP3 Player - Record messages for your geekling

Tiny Batman likes thwarting tiny evil deeds. He defies you to take that box of paper clips home. He... well, he's so darn cute. Even at just two inches tall, Batman is fully ready to fight crime. And he does it in style, by hopping into his tiny Batmobile. See, the top of the Batmobile pops off, so Batman (and a friend, not included) can ride in style. Now just imagine Christian Bale's gravelly voice coming out of this little guy. Instant hilarity.Mini Mez-Itz Batmobile with Batman - Tiny Dark Knight

The Glo Nightlight looks a bit like alien plant life. Its three stems each hold a glowing ball. The base charges the balls up so at night, you can remove them and place them anywhere a little light is needed to scare the monsters away. One by the closet. One under the bed. And one in your geekling's hands, ready to roll toward any suspicious looking shadows. Because there are no electronics in the Glo balls, they don't get warm and they won't break. The glow fades in about 30 minutes, which is just enough time to soothe your wee geek to sleep.Glo Nightlight and Portable Balls - Charge up the monster deterrent!

Behold, all ye who want to be Jedi. This is the one book you need in order to properly complete your journey. Straight from the Jedi Temple's Library, The Jedi Path is full of Jedi wisdom, teachings, and lore. Not only will you learn about the history of the Jedi--and explore proper lightsaber technique--but you will also be treated to comments by Yoda, Luke, and friends hand-written (wink) into the book itself. Deface a library book, they did.Star Wars: The Jedi Path - Jedi Training Manual